WCCD provides several adult-education workshops every year.
PACD created a public service announcement (PSA) to encourage citizens to reduce the use of salt and de-icers to prevent pollution.
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Children are taken to the wondrous world of the Lorax where they can hear humming fish hum and swomee-swans sing. The main lesson of this book is to teach children about what happens to nature when people take and do not give back; that it’s ok to cut down a tree, but that we shouldn’t be wasteful. It will make the children more aware of the connection between nature and the objects they have. It will also cause them to think about ways they can care for this planet and make it a safe and happy place to live for all its inhabitants. This program is available virtually.
Students learn about the parts of a tree, the importance of trees, the many things we get from trees, and conservation practices. Our wonderful volunteers who help the District with our educational programs are available to teach this program. Each volunteer is an intelligent individual who has been trained in the program and is guaranteed to give your students a fun and educational experience.
Because this program is carried out by volunteers and not by a District employee directly, scheduling may take some effort to arrange. Please don’t hesitate to contact Jean if you are interested, but she asks for your patience when it comes to coordinating the presenters. Please give specific dates and times for when you would like the program and please also include the number of classes you have and how many students are in each class.
By the end of the presentation, students will be able to…
1) Recognize the importance of trees.
2) Identify various products derived from trees.
3) Name and explain the various parts, and functions of a tree.
4) Gain a pictorial insight about the history of trees.
5) Will be able to discuss growth rings on a tree cookie.
6) Will recognize the life cycle of a tree
7) Will be able to identify conservation vs. preservation and renewable resources.
The students will learn about sources and treatment of the water they use, what happens to water after it flows down the drain, and the importance of conservation practices. The program takes approximately 40-50 minutes, but can be adjusted to fit your class period.
By the end of the presentation, students will be able to…
1) Identify the source of their drinking water
2) Define “Point and Non-point Source Pollution”
3) Have a better understanding of how pollution affects drinking water
4) Make the connection between actions on land and water quality/pollution
5) Understand how drinking water gets to their house
6) Understand what happens to the water that leaves their house
7) Understand how they can reduce pollution
Students learn about the sources of pollution and what can be done to reduce it.
By the end of the presentation, students will be able to…
1) Define “Watershed”
2) Define “Point and Non-point Source Pollution”
3) Have a better understanding of how pollution affects drinking water
4) Make the connection between actions on land and water quality/pollution
5) Understand how they can reduce pollution
6) Have a better understanding of agricultural best management practices
To schedule any of these programs for your classroom, fill out the form below and email it to Jean at jgomory@wcconservation.net
The 2022 Warren County Envirothon was held in-person at Chapman State Park on April 29th. Winning teams include:
Varsity
1st Place - First Place Flamingos - Youngsville High School
2nd Place - Dragons #1 - Warren Area High School
3rd Place - Bullfrogs - Tidioute community Charter School
4th Place - The Purple Gerbils - Sheffield Area High School
Junior Varsity
1st Place - Team Blue - Beaty-Warren Middle School
2nd Place - Pollywogs - Tidioute community Charter School
3rd Place - Salamander Squad - Sheffield Area Middle School
4th Place - Snail Squad - Sheffield Area Middle School
The Envirothon is an environmental, academic competition where 7th - 12th graders form teams of five students and test their knowledge on forestry, aquatics, wildlife, soils, and a current issue topic that changes every year.
The Warren County Envirothon gives area youth an opportunity to learn an extensive amount of information about the natural world through resources in the subjects mentioned above. Partners involved in making this event a success include: PA Game Commission, DCNR Bureau of Forestry and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the PA Department of Environmental Protection, the US Forest Service and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
In addition, various companies and organizations that offer financial support for this program are Pennsylvania Envirothon Inc, Cameron Energy Company, Zonta Club of Warren, Betts Industries, the Northern Allegheny Conservation Association, the Conewango Creek Watershed Association, American Legion - Post 658 and Post 758, Pleasant Twp., PA Trappers Association-District #1, and Whirley Industries. Of course none of the Conservation District’s educational programs would be possible without our Teacher Naturalist volunteers who are ready and willing to fill in with any duty required to make each event a success.
Youngsville High School - 1st Place in the 2022 Warren County Envirothon
Registration Deadline - April 20th
Register by calling 814-726-1441 or email Sherry at smoore@wcconservation.net .
We will go up to the pond and go fishing. This will be catch and release.
Soil… it’s more than just dirt on your boots. Have you ever thought about all the things that soil does for us? It grows food for us to eat, is the solid foundation of our roads and buildings, it is the basis of forests and wetlands.
Come learn about macros (water bugs) in the stream. We will be able to look through the aquascopes to see the macros in the water.
Youth Conservation Camp (YCC) is a nine hour day camp running from 8am - 5pm that focuses on the philosophy of Learning by Doing. The majority of the time is spent “in the field” where campers learn about trees and plants, soil, aquatics, ecology, wildlife, farming, and more. Representatives of the PA Fish and Boat Commission, the PA Game Commission, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Kalbfus Club, and others along with the Warren County Conservation District present several programs. YCC is limited to 15 children in 7th - 9th grade for the 22/23 school year. Cost for YCC is $60 per child.
This year's summer camp theme is Time Explorers. Take an adventure back in time and experience the wonders of the past. Have fun and make new friends while we explore nature through time. Deadline for registration is May 25th.
2022 Camp Information Newsletter (pdf)
DownloadCNC I - 1st & 2nd graders - July 26 & 27
CNC II - 3rd & 4th graders - July 14 & 15
CNC III - 5th & 6th graders - July 11 & 12
Children's Nature Camp (CNC) is a day camp designed for children where they can learn and discover the uniqueness and importance of plants and animals in our local environment. We engage them in fun and interactive hands-on lessons, crafts, stories, and games. CNC will be held from 8am - 3pm at the pavilion of the Hatch Run Conservation Demonstration Area on Hatch Run Road; a quarter mile past Penn DOT’s Driver’s License Center. Each day, the campers will be introduced to new, memorable learning experiences through a variety of outdoor activities. Each CNC camp is limited to 25 kids. Cost for all CNC camps is $40 per child.
This year's theme is Time Explorers. Take an adventure back in time and experience the wonders of the past. Have fun and make new friends while we explore nature through time. Deadline for registration is June 22nd.
2022 Camp Information Newsletter (pdf)
DownloadThis camp is designed to introduce the children to nature at an early age and is for children going into Kindergarten this fall. During this fun filled camp, children learn about water, plants, animals, and soil. We do crafts, games, explore nature, and Smokey Bear comes for a visit. The camp is based out of the pavilion at the Hatch Run Conservation Demonstration Area on Hatch Run Road; a quarter mile past Penn DOT’s Driver’s License Center. The camp will be held from 9am - 2pm. This camp will be limited to 10 kids so act fast! Cost for KNC is $20 per child. Deadline for registration is June 22nd.
2022 Camp Information Newsletter (pdf)
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